Carlyle Place contributes more than 2,800 volunteer hours a year to social accountability projects and events. Our residents and staff participate in programs and volunteerism in a variety of ways.

Advocacy & Community InvolvementCarlyle Place provides volunteer hours to the local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Our Executive Director, Tom Rockenbach, co-chairs the public policy committee for Leading Age of Georgia. Our staff and residents provide leadership and expertise to local community boards and committees

• Leading Age

• Macon Little Theatre

• Macon Symphony Orchestra

• Meals on Wheels

• Kiwanis Club

• Uptown Rotary

Our community participates in several in-kind donation drives and fundraisers for local agencies and charities including

• American Heart Association

• Alzheimer’s Association

• Habitat for Humanity

• Middle Georgia Food Bank

• Loaves & Fishes

• Local schools

• Local religious organizations and churches

Being good neighborsCarlyle Place attracts residents from all over the country. Our community encourages local purchasing and investing in local entertainment, venues, and cultural venues by offering transportation to community events, retail facilities, and healthcare agencies.

Local Macon agencies and groups including Golden Opportunities, Meals on Wheels, Pine Pointe Hospice, and Kiwanis Club make use of our meeting space. Our residents are involved in community recycling programs as well as Adopt-A-Spot beautification efforts.

Everyone can contributeMany of our residents have spent a lifetime investing their time and talents into their local communities. For some, physical challenges exist that prohibit going out into the community. As a result, Carlyle Place has worked to bring volunteerism opportunities directly to our residents.

Our staff has partnered with the nursing and medical programs of local colleges and universities so our residents can help students with interviewing and observation techniques.

A few times each month our residents make sandwiches for Loaves and Fishes

Carlyle Place has created service learning opportunities for high school and college students in the surrounding areas, including a music therapy internship for students at Georgia College & State University. Additionally, students in various programs at Middle Georgia State College, Central Georgia Tech, Georgia Southern, Mercer University, and more, earn service hours by visiting our campus and working with our residents.

Our activities staff is always open to new ideas and for community service projects. Residents are encouraged to suggest new ways to get involved and engaged in our local area.

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Hear From The Residents

Our residents will tell you that we just have a great feel here at Carlyle Place. People who move here are embraced immediately and have a wonderful, supportive staff that is looking forward to serving them. It inspires me everyday when I see our residents, the lives that they live, and the longevity of the relationships they develop.

Tom Rockenbach, Executive Director

Over the years, I had considered moving to Carlyle Place but I always presumed that I couldn’t afford it. But when I sat down with my daughter and we added up what I was spending on lawn service, and housecleaning, utilities, property taxes, and my other expenses, it was actually more when I compared it to the Carlyle Place monthly fee. Seeing that cost comparison made the decision to move to Carlyle Place very easy and clear.

Eleanor Wilson

Living here in Macon has been great, and there are many cultural experiences to enjoy. It is convenient to just take the bus into town for a group outing and not have to worry with parking or driving back at night. The best time to move into Carlyle Place is now, while you are still active and vital and can take advantage of all of the events and activities.

Col. Paul Evans (retired)

We moved to Carlyle Place from North Carolina to be closer to our children. We started as independent living residents and since then I have needed to transition my husband into memory care and eventually into skilled care. I am extremely grateful that I’ve been able to stay on the same campus near my husband throughout this transition. The leadership team has made all of my husband’s moves seamless. I truly feel we’ve given our children a gift in that our care through all of these stages has been established and worry-free.

Mavis Trice

How to Select a Life Plan Community

You'll find a wide variety of possibilities as you consider your retirement plans. Life Plan Community living has many benefits and advantages. Here are just a few things to consider as you evaluate the right option for you.

Check for Accreditation

You’ll find you have many challenging choices to make from countless senior living providers. But all life plan communities are not created equally.

You’ll find you have many challenging choices to make from countless senior living providers. But all life plan communities are not created equally. It is important to do your homework and make sure that your new home will have the right designations and credentials to ensure quality and reliability. There are three important designations to understand.

Licensure

No provider can operate without first obtaining a license, which requires passing an inspection by a regulatory agency. Usually the state board or a professional college set rules and requirements for operation.

Certification

Certification usually addresses points such as business licenses, staff background checks, accounting procedures, and insurance coverage.

Accreditation

In addition to meeting state and federal licensing and certification requirements, many communities voluntarily go through a rigorous accreditation process. Only after a provider demonstrates certain standards and can prove positive outcomes can accreditation be designated by an outside third party. Trained professionals visit communities to observe and interview residents, family members, staff, and the board. Accredited organizations are required to demonstrate strategic and ethical business practices and positive community engagement and influence.

There’s no doubt you want to find the best place to live in your retirement, but how do you spot what makes a good life plan community a great fit for you? Here are some pointers for finding those intangibles that make a community a successful fit for you.

What is the organization’s culture? Is it respectful of the residents’ needs?

Our residents will tell you that we just have a great feel here at Carlyle Place. People who move here are embraced immediately and have a wonderful, supportive staff that is looking forward to serving them. It inspires me everyday when I see our residents, the lives that they live, and the longevity of the relationships they develop. -Tom Rockenbach, Executive Director

Is it service-oriented?

Each year, our residents dedicate thousands of hours to charities and nonprofit organizations in the greater Macon area. Seniors have a lifetime of experience, knowledge, and unique skills sets to offer as volunteers. Carlyle Place encourages and supports our community’s emphasis on giving back. Our community’s emphasis on service makes it a great place to live a rewarding and fulfilling lifestyle. Click here to see the complete report in our News section.

Is it social?

“Living here in Macon has been great and there are many cultural experiences to enjoy. It is convenient to just take the bus into town for a group outing and not have to worry with parking or driving back at night. The best time to move into Carlyle Place is now, while you are still active and vital and can take advantage of all of the events and activities.” -Col. Paul Evans (retired), Carlyle Place resident

Is it affordable?

Most people find out that when they add up all of their current expenses including utilities, lawn service, home maintenance, and property taxes, the cost is actually more than the monthly fee they’d pay at Carlyle Place. Click here to calculate your own estimate.

Take a Closer Look

Look around and see if the residents have a voice in how the community is maintained and led. Ask some questions about the financial management of the community. You’ll also want to know how the community is planning for its future. It’s important to visit any community you are considering. You’ll want to get a feel for the residents, leadership, and staff. The Carlyle Place staff representatives as well as some of our current residents will be happy to spend some time and answer your questions.

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Welcome to Carlyle Place, Navicent Health, central Georgia’s first and only Life Plan Community. In 2001, we opened our doors with the mission to provide fulfilling lifestyle opportunities and exceptional healthcare services to seniors in Macon and the surrounding areas.

Over the years, we’ve remained steadfast in our commitment to our residents as they pursue new possibilities and plan to lead healthy and active lives. Our approach to their overall wellness and well being has helped establish the Carlyle Place name as a prominent and dedicated leader in senior living. It is not only our mission but our pleasure to help our residents plan for their futures and live those plans out to the fullest.